Foodservice News & Media

Ben E Keith repositions as Keith Valley Packing

January 4, 2024

Ben E. Keith Manufacturing has repositioned under a new parent name, Keith Valley Packing Co., serving all current Ben E. Keith Foods manufacturing divisions…

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The Hansen Group to represent LTI foodservice equipment

January 3, 2024

LTI Inc., a Jonesboro, Georgia-based manufacturer of foodservice serving technologies, has extended its partnership with The Hansen Group, a Duluth…

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Stanz-Troyer rebrands as Raydia Food Group

January 3, 2024

Stanz-Troyer, a wholesale foodservice distributor based in South Bend, Indiana, will now operate as Raydia Food Group, according to a press release.

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Investment firm to acquire Horizon Organic, Wallaby from Danone

January 2, 2024

Platinum Equity, a private investment firm, has agreed to acquire Horizon Organic and Wallaby brands from Danone for an undisclosed sum, according to a press…

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Five Star Food Service rebrands as Five Star Breaktime Solutions

January 2, 2024

Five Star Food Service Inc., a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based provider of workplace food and beverage solutions serving the Southeast, has rebranded as Five Star…

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PepsiCo to build $82M snack production facility in Vietnam

December 28, 2023

PepsiCo Inc. will invest more than 2 trillion VND ($82.2 million) in an 80,000-square-foot facility to produce more than 23,000 tons of snacks per year…

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Innovation, post COVID challenges top Vending Times best-read 2023 stories

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

2023 proved to be a year of challenges and opportunities for convenience services. Operators were enthused by the technology innovations that came on the…

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Thai manufacturer expands robotic barista

December 26, 2023

Tao Bin, a Thailand manufacturer, has introduced its Smart Robotic Barista offering more than 180 freshly made choices, including multi-flavored drinks such as…

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De’Longhi partners with La Marzocco to boost cross selling, synergies

December 22, 2023

Coffee equipment suppliers De'Longhi S.p.A. and La Marzocco International LLC have partnered to enable synergies between La Marzocco and Eversys, another…

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PepsiCo completes Frito-Lay facility in Michigan, to add 50 jobs

December 20, 2023

PepsiCo Inc. has completed a 102,000 square-foot, $16 million, warehouse and distribution center in Monitor Township, Michigan, to be used be for Frito-Lay…

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General Mills reports Q2 2024 sales, earnings declines

December 20, 2023

General Mills Inc. reported sales and earnings declines for Q2 2024 against the prior year period due to slower-than-expected growth, according to an earnings…

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Customer expectations for convenience services: Can you deliver?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Improved technology creates new opportunities to meet customer expectations for micro markets, vending and more. A panel explores how during the Self-Service…

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National Coffee Association names Owen Clayton marketing/communications manager

December 19, 2023

Owen Clayton (Photo:LinkedIn) The National Coffee Association has promoted Owen Clayton from communications and digital marketing associate to…

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Bixolon intros thermal kiosk printer

December 19, 2023

Bixolon Co. Ltd., a mobile, label and POS printer manufacturer, has introduced its BK5-31 3-inch thermal kiosk printer for printing tickets and labels…

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Time constraints to drive snacking for 2024

December 19, 2023

The line between snacking and main meals continues to blur as consumers are increasingly crunched for time. That's according to the fifth annual U.S. Snack…

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Johnnie Merchant to replace retiring Mike Purcell at LTI

December 19, 2023

Mike Purcell (Photo: LTI) LTI, a foodservice equipment manufacturer based in Jonesboro, Georgia, has announced a change in leadership as Mike…

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Quaker Oats recalls granola products

December 18, 2023

The Quaker Oats Co., owned by PespsiCo Inc., has recalled certain granola bars and granola cereals because they have the potential to be contaminated with…

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Performance Food Group promotes Scott McPherson to oversee foodservice segment

December 18, 2023

Scott McPherson (Photo: LinkedIn) Performance Food Group, which owns Vistar Corp., the nationwide vending product warehouse distributor, has…

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Performance Food Group builds Missouri facility, will add 100 jobs

December 15, 2023

Performance Food Group Inc., which owns Vistar Corp., the nationwide vending product warehouse distributor, recently broke ground on a 350,000-square-foot…

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Chobani to acquire La Colombe for $900M

December 15, 2023

Chobani LLC, a food and beverage company originally known for its Greek yogurt, has acquired La Colombe, a roaster serving the convenience service channel and…

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